Russia sees record 2,558 new daily cases of coronavirus as Moscow launches digital permits

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Russia has reported 2,558 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, its highest daily rise yet.  The country has 18,328 cases with 148 deaths from the bug so far, an overnight rise of 18.  Moscow, the epicentre of Russia’s outbreak, is under strict lockdown after 10,158 cases and 72 deaths were reported in the city alone. Residents … Read more

Health boss warns hospitals running ‘critically low’ on gowns and face ‘hand-to-mouth’ supply of PPE

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A health boss has warned hospitals are running ‘critically low’ on gowns and face a ‘hand-to-mouth’ supply of PPE as orders from China are delayed. The Government is airlifting in crates from China on a daily basis but some are being removed from planes before take-off by officials who want to test them. Other boxes … Read more

More than 100 recovered coronavirus patients in South Korea test positive again

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South Korea reported today that at least 116 people initially cleared of the new coronavirus had tested positive again.  It came as officials suggested they would soon look at easing strict recommendations aimed at preventing new outbreaks. South Korea reported only 25 new cases overall on Monday, but the rise in ‘reactivated’ patients has raised … Read more

The clump of 33 trees on Adak Island in Alaska that forms ‘America’s smallest national forest’

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Pictured: The clump of 33 trees in Alaska that forms ‘America’s smallest national forest’ The forest is located on Adak Island, part of the volcanic Aleutian archipelago The first trees on the spot were planted to cheer up Second World War troops  Around 6,000 troops were stationed on the island to guard against the Japanese  By … Read more

Charlotte Church calls Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett as her Phone A Friend on Celeb Millionaire

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Charlotte Church calls The Chase star Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett as her Phone A Friend on Celeb Millionaire… but he DOESN’T KNOW the answer to the question By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 15:16 BST, 13 April 2020 | Updated: 15:21 BST, 13 April 2020 Charlotte Church called upon quiz show extraordinaire Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett … Read more

China offers tax breaks for wild animal exports despite domestic ban

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China is offering tax incentives to the multi-billion dollar animal products industry to export overseas, according to documents from the Chinese government outlining the rebates.   It comes just weeks after China’s National People’s Congress issued a ban on the sale and consumption of wild animals in the country amid fears the practice may have sparked … Read more

Escaped zebra canters down the road in a Parisian suburb

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Stop for the zebra crossing! Escaped circus animal canters down the road in a Parisian suburb while wild deer are also spotted in the deserted streets Zebra escaped after gate to its enclosure was left open in Ormesson-sur-Marne Zebra, joined by two horses, went to neighbouring town of Champigny-sur-Marn 2 wild deer spotted on streets of … Read more

Melanie Sykes, 49, displays her incredibly toned arms

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‘Up and hammered out some exercise’: Melanie Sykes, 49, displays her incredibly toned arms and glowing complexion in post-workout snaps By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 15:01 BST, 13 April 2020 | Updated: 15:10 BST, 13 April 2020 She has been documenting her quarantine workouts.  And Melanie Sykes was once again treating her 237,000 Instagram … Read more

Andrea Bocelli’s poignant Music For Hope live concert is watched by almost 27million people

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Opera singer Andrea Bocelli’s poignant Music For Hope live concert was watched by 26,759,898 people when it was streamed on Easter Sunday.   Bocelli’s concert aimed to send ‘love, healing and hope’ to Italy amid the coronavirus crisis. The 61-year-old left viewers around the world in tears as they watched him perform from the deserted Duomo di Milano.  … Read more